Recology fertilizers and other chemicals for outdoor use

The reports, as CPSC published them

1. Hurt, no treatment

   Made Aug 20, 2026 · , sent to the company Aug 26, 2026 · , published by CPSC Sep 11, 2026

   The product, in the report: Compost. 10ish yards

   We purchased compost from Recology in Aumsville, or. After it was spread and watered we noticed an abundance of glass, hard plastics and plastic films included. One of our children may have stepped on glass and cut her foot.

   (10/19/2026) First, this was not simply a situation where one of our children “may have stepped on glass.” Multiple children have suffered cuts to their feet from glass found throughout our yard after Recology’s compost was spread. One of our daughters also developed an infection following what appeared to be embedded glass.

   The contamination is not limited to a few isolated pieces of debris. We have repeatedly discovered glass, hard plastics, plastic films, and other foreign materials throughout the affected areas, with additional pieces continuing to surface even after extensive efforts to remove them.

   This has created an ongoing safety concern for our four children and has significantly affected our ability to safely enjoy our own property.

   We also experienced the sudden, unexplained death of one of our chickens, something we had never previously experienced with our flock. Our chickens free-range on our property, including areas where the contaminated compost was spread. Given the significant amount of glass discovered throughout the yard, we are deeply concerned that the chicken may have ingested a piece of glass or other foreign material. While we cannot confirm the cause of death, we believe this is another important concern that should be documented, as the potential impact of this contamination extends beyond our children’s safety to the animals living on our property.

   The extent of the contamination is so substantial that we have struggled to find contractors willing to take on the remediation. We contacted at least 12 companies, eight of which declined due to the size and complexity of the work. Based on the estimates and projected restoration costs we’ve received, the cost to properly remediate and restore our property could range from approximately $260,000 to $300,000.

   Additionally, we fully cooperated when Recology requested that a contractor of their choosing come to our property to assess the damage and provide an additional estimate. We made ourselves available, allowed the contractor to inspect the affected areas, and were told we would receive a quote within a matter of days. Despite this, we never received the promised estimate or any meaningful follow-up from that contractor.

   This is particularly frustrating because we have consistently done everything asked of us to help move this process forward. We have spent countless hours contacting contractors, obtaining estimates, following up on communications, and exploring ways to reduce remediation costs.

   We have also expressed our willingness to coordinate the necessary restoration work ourselves, including managing contractors and potentially completing portions of the work, in an effort to reduce costs and expedite the process.

   While Recology publicly states that it has contacted us and is working toward a resolution, that statement does not accurately reflect our current experience. In fact, it has now been almost an entire month since we last heard from anyone at Recology. During that time, we have made repeated attempts to reach them through phone calls, text messages, and voicemails, none of which have received a response.

   We have continued to make ourselves available, cooperate with their requests, and actively seek solutions, yet communication from their side has completely stopped. Meanwhile, our property remains contaminated, our children remain at risk of injury, and we are left without answers, a remediation plan, or any indication of when this situation will be resolved.

   Simply stating publicly that they are “working toward a resolution” while failing to respond to us for nearly a month is deeply concerning. Communication alone is not a resolution, and at this point, we aren’t even receiving communication.

   We have also repeatedly expressed concerns about the approaching rainy season and rising water from Mill Creek, which could further complicate remediation and potentially spread contaminated material. Time is an important factor, yet the process has continued to drag on.

   What is particularly frustrating is that we purchased this compost to improve our property and create a beautiful, safe outdoor space for our family. Instead, we have spent months dealing with injuries, safety concerns, countless phone calls, contractor visits, and the overwhelming uncertainty of how and when our property will be restored.

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   UPC

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   Serial number

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   Bought from

   Recology Aumsville, Oregon

   Bought

   May 1, 2026, about then

   Where

   Aumsville, Oregon: Home/Apartment/Condominium

   Who was involved

   Age 11, Female

   The reporter’s relation to them

   My Child

   As this report names them

   Brand Recology, made or sold by Recology Inc.

   How badly, in CPSC’s words

   Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received

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